National parks near Washoe County, Nevada
The closest national park to Washoe County, Nevada is Lassen Volcanic National Park — about 112 mi (180 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 6 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Washoe County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 112 mi (180 km) | 3 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Yosemite National Park | 116 mi (187 km) | 3 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 199 mi (320 km) | 5 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sequoia National Park | 220 mi (354 km) | 5 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pinnacles National Park | 224 mi (360 km) | 5 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Redwood National Park | 252 mi (406 km) | 6 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Crater Lake National Park | 264 mi (424 km) | 6 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Death Valley National Park | 280 mi (450 km) | 7 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Basin National Park | 297 mi (478 km) | 7 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Channel Islands National Park | 382 mi (616 km) | 9 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Washoe County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Washoe County?
Lassen Volcanic National Park, about 112 mi (180 km) away and roughly 3 hr 6 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Washoe County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.